DePuy Synthes Launches Breakthrough AI-Powered VELYS™ Hip Navigation System
DePuy Synthes has announced the commercial launch of VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI Assistance in the United States. The latest software, powered by the VELYS™ Hub, introduces artificial intelligence capabilities designed to support greater consistency and efficiency during total hip arthroplasty (THA).
The system automates image interpretation, identifies anatomical landmarks and provides patient-specific insights during surgery.
Demand for THA procedures continues to increase, with around 850,000 operations expected to be carried out annually in the United States by 2030.
As surgical volumes rise, healthcare providers are seeking technologies that improve workflow, support consistent surgical performance and enable informed decision-making in the operating theatre.
The AI-powered navigation system delivers real-time information on leg length, hip offset and cup positioning. Trained using geographically diverse, deidentified clinical datasets, the AI operates within a human-in-the-loop framework, ensuring surgeons retain full control over final anatomical landmark placement.
By reducing the need for manual image interpretation and integrating into existing surgical workflows, the technology aims to improve efficiency and provide faster access to relevant clinical information.
The solution runs on the VELYS™ Hub, which features a 32-inch 4K monitor, integrated C-arm connectivity and GPU-optimised architecture to support real-time intraoperative insights.
The platform has been developed to enhance surgical workflow while helping surgeons achieve consistent implant positioning and restore patient-specific biomechanics during hip replacement procedures.
